: How to leave a gap between two objects [Illustrator] So for a while now I've been wondering how to put a gap between two objects like in the example given. , , between the wings and shield,

@Lee3735518

Another way to do this:


Select the front object
Use the Object-->Path-->Offset path and input the width of the gap you want.
You will be left with two paths, the original one and a larger one. Select the larger one and the back object
Use the "minus front" option in the Pathfinder palette

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@Cugini998

Select the front object.
Copy cmd+c
Paste in Back cmd+B
Add a stoke and set it to the width you want the gap to be.
Expand the object with the stroke: Object > Expand...


make sure all 3 boxes are checked "object, stroke and fill"

In the pathfinder pallet click on the combine objects icon (first one on the top row)
Now hold shift and click on the object in back.
With both selected click the "minus front" icon in the pathfinder pallet. (second icon on the top row)
The front shape plus the stroke have now been cut out of the back object.

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